To assist, the European Commission is reviewing, and where necessary updating, the over 100 sector-specific stakeholder ‘preparedness notices’ it published during the Article 50 negotiations with the United Kingdom.

An updated so-called ‘notice for readiness’ for the Chemicals sector has been issued and can be found underneath.

All interested parties are reminded of the legal situation applicable as of the end of the transition period whether a future partnership agreement is concluded or not.

The notice also explains certain rules of the withdrawal agreement where relevant as well as the rules applicable to Northern Ireland as of the end of the transition period.

More information

• Readiness notice for stakeholders: Withdrawal of the UK and EU rules in relation to the Chemicals Regulation under REACH
• Other readiness notices on the impact of the UK’s withdrawal are available on the Commission’s website at Getting ready for the end of the transition period
• More information on the negotiations on the future partnership between the EU and the UK
• More information on the Commission’s policy for chemicals